Burrabadine Christian Community School vs Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrabadine Christian Community School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-10
215 students · ICSEA 996
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Burrabadine Christian Community School Dubbo NSW | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 314 | #239 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #752 of 1,259 | #817 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 215 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 106 | 337 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +514% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.burrabadineccs.nsw.edu.au | www.mags.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 42.3).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 215.
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (514% vs 27%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burrabadine Christian Community School better than Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Burrabadine Christian Community School ranks higher (45.5 vs 42.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burrabadine Christian Community School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrabadine Christian Community School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0.
How do Burrabadine Christian Community School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Burrabadine Christian Community School is 229th of 314 and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.